Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist with On-Call shifts (Band 7 equivalent) to join our Pharmacy Team. If you're going to 'go private' pick the best! We believe that not all hospitals are the same and at The London Clinic we provide an exceptional service for our patients and staff, come and join The London Clinic Pharmacy Team at this exciting time.
Our main hospital spans 8 floors and comprises 234 beds, 10 theatres (including a hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive/day surgery theatres), an endoscopy unit, a radiology unit, dialysis and a 13-bed intensive care unit. We have over 1,300 staff working in specialist teams across all clinical and non-clinical areas, combined with over 900 consultant surgeons and physicians.
Job Description
As a key member of the Pharmacy Team you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and patient centred clinical pharmacy service across a range of medical and surgical specialties.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, plus on-call shifts.
Location: The London Clinic Main Hospital 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW.
Salary: Band 7 equivalent salary range on offer based on skills and experience.
This advert may close once a suitable number of applications have been received - please do submit your interest ASAP.
Benefits package:
Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).Private Medical Healthcare.33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive and effective patient centred clinical pharmacy service to designated wards. You will have the opportunity to work in various clinical disciplines including renal, urology, orthopaedic & spinal surgery, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, plastics and reconstructive surgery.Lead on and develop elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience.Contribute proactively to ensure optimal medicines usage by patients and healthcare professionals.Contribute to ongoing development and service improvements in nursing areas in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.Participate in the on-call pharmacist roster for the supply of urgent medicines and provision of medicine related information.Participate in the weekend and bank holiday pharmacy service according to an agreed roster.
Skills & Experience
You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) as a Pharmacist with a post graduate clinical pharmacy qualificationExperience in an acute healthcare environment.You will need to be patient-focused, proactive and dynamic to operate effectively as the first point of contact for Pharmacy services.The role demands an organised, flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.You must be able to work independently and have good judgement to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
